Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Sensors |
| Origin | - |
| Chip Model | MPU-6050 |
| Axes | 6-Axis (3-Axis Accelerometer + 3-Axis Gyroscope) |
| Communication Protocol | I2C |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V - 5V |
| Accelerometer Range | ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, ±16g |
| Gyroscope Range | ±250, ±500, ±1000, ±2000 degrees/sec |
| Board Dimensions | 16mm x 14mm x 2mm |
| Weight | 2.5g |
| Interface Pins | VCC, GND, SCL, SDA, INT, AD0 |
| Application | Drones, Robotics, Motion Tracking, Balance Robots |
Anonymous
Mar 17, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for my drone project
This GY-521 module works flawlessly with my Arduino setup. The data is stable and the I2C communication is easy to implement using standard libraries.
Anonymous
Mar 13, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable and compact
Used this for a self-balancing robot. The response time is excellent and the form factor fits perfectly into tight spaces.
Anonymous
Mar 11, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Great for learning
Bought this for a university project. Plenty of tutorials online to help get started. Works right out of the box.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best budget IMU
For the price, you cannot beat this module. It provides all the necessary data for flight stabilization in DIY drones.
Anonymous
Mar 05, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid performance
We bought ten of these for our workshop. Nine worked perfectly, one had a slight drift issue but was still usable for basic demos.
Anonymous
Mar 01, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good value but needs calibration
Great sensor for the price. Just remember that you need to calibrate it properly in your code to get accurate angle readings. Documentation could be better.
Q: What is the maximum sampling rate?
A: The gyroscope and accelerometer can sample at up to 8kHz, though typical usage ranges from 100Hz to 1kHz depending on your application needs.
Q: Can this measure absolute orientation without external magnets?
A: This sensor measures acceleration and rotation rate. For absolute heading (yaw) relative to magnetic north, you would need to add a magnetometer like the HMC5883L.
Q: Does this come with header pins soldered?
A: No, the module typically comes with unsoldered header pins so you can choose your own configuration or solder wires directly.
Q: Is this module compatible with Raspberry Pi?
A: Yes, the MPU6050 uses I2C communication which is fully supported by Raspberry Pi GPIO pins.
Q: What library do you recommend for Arduino?
A: The 'MPU6050' library by Electronic Cats or the 'Adafruit_MPU6050' library are both excellent choices and widely used.
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